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T90 help!!

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by jeepin_nate, Sep 28, 2009.

  1. jeepin_nate

    jeepin_nate New Member

    I have a T90 that wont stay in 2nd gear and grinds going in to 2nd and 3rd. What can I do or does anybody know a good rebuild guy near Holland, MI
     
  2. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    You can read about a rebuild here http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/t90_rebuild.htm

    Popping out of 2nd is common and ususlly indicates a worn 2nd gear internal bushing as described in the article linked above. Gear clash downshifting from 3rd to 2nd is expected in a worn transmission - the 2nd gear blocking ring is worn. Learn to double clutch.

    Consider rebuilding it yourself, or maybe send it to Herm www.hermtheoverdriveguy.com
     
  3. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    Actually, the T90 is a pretty straight forward rebuild that doesn't require a bunch of special tools, although a dummy shaft helps with the assembly of the countershaft needle bearings. If so inclined, this would be a good project to get your "feet wet". Get a factory manual-it can be 2A, 3A, 3B, CJ5/6, or for FC 150/70, wagons or pickups. All utilized T90's and will have adequate instructions.
     
  4. jeep2003

    jeep2003 Well-Known Member

  5. SUCKYJUNK

    SUCKYJUNK Painter

    Take your time and rebuild it yourself over the winter
     
  6. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Should only take a weekend, even for a beginner...
     
  7. NoFlyZone

    NoFlyZone Member

    You might have to skip church.
     
  8. jflots

    jflots Member

    It may be a religious experience in itself.
     
  9. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    I'm a little shy of generic parts from the Jeep retailers.

    I'd go with a kit from Herm or from Novak. Herm puts together his kits from various sources, and has a realistic idea of the relative quality of specific parts from different suppliers. Herm's prices are good too.
     
  10. jeepin_nate

    jeepin_nate New Member

    Thanks for the ideas. I might try to rebuild it when I break it it or something else wheeling it this winter.:beer:
     
  11. michigan_pinstripes

    michigan_pinstripes I'm not lost, I'm wandering

    Kicking out likely because teeth on the gears are chipped off (how mine was)

    piece of cake to rebuild, buy the Herm kit and I didn't even have a manual! Knock the bottom shaft out, counter gear set rests in case, the top set slides right out. I made a dozen mistakes by not carefully noting the order the syncros came out.

    Worse part of the project is getting it out of the Jeep and back in! Buy one from somebody and rebuild it.

    Very rewarding project